Wapsie Valley High School vs West Branch High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Wapsie Valley High School
Fairbank · Public high · Grades 7–12
273 students
West Branch High School
West Branch · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
| Measure | Wapsie Valley High School Fairbank, Iowa | West Branch High School West Branch, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #37 of 319 | #124 of 319 |
| National rank | #707 of 16,910 | #1672 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 273 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 64.5% |
| city | Fairbank | West Branch |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wapsie Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 77.4).
- •Wapsie Valley High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64.5%).
- •Wapsie Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Wapsie Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 19.8%).
- •Wapsie Valley High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wapsie Valley High School better than West Branch High School?
On the Success Index (US), Wapsie Valley High School ranks higher (84.4 vs 77.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Wapsie Valley High School and West Branch High School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Fairbank and West Branch in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Wapsie Valley High School: 273. West Branch High School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Wapsie Valley High School and West Branch High School rank in Iowa?
Wapsie Valley High School is 37th of 319 and West Branch High School is 124th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).